Author Archives: Jan Ross
Photo Friday: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
We were truly amazed at how clear and beautiful Elkhart Lake was. This little cove with the lily pads was especially lovely and Tom caught the reflection of the trees combined with the lily pads in an abundance of green that is wonderful. Pin It
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Photo Friday: Tall Ships Challenge Sunset
We were part of the media invited to the Tall Ships Challenge in Savannah, Georgia where Tom got this incredible sunset photo one evening. Pin It
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What’s A Fish Boil?
We’ve had a Low Country boil several times before. It’s a traditional dish in the low country of Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina—a variety of shellfish, potatoes and corn are thrown into a pot with water and seasonings and cooked until done, then served. And devoured. Quickly. Because it’s delicious. So, we thought we knew … Continue reading
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Toyota Corolla Elevated Event 2014
Several years ago, when I was still teaching, I was invited to be part of a group of educators participating in a series of leadership building events. We did all kind of leaderish activities to make us better leaders although, frankly, I was in it for the days off school and the free lunches which were, … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
We visited Bellingrath Gardens in the springtime and the incredible proliferation and variety of flowers is wonderful. Tom got this reflection photo which shows how truly amazing the garden can be. Pin It
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The Lovely Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle
We had packed, gathered up our luggage, and were heading out the door of our suite when Tom pointed to another door in the entrance hallway that was ajar for the first time during our stay and said “Uh. Is that another bathroom”? You all. We had just spent two days in our lovely suite at the … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Taliesin West, Arizona
Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home in Arizona is an amazing place and I love the way Tom caught the two triangles in this picture of the house and pool. Pin It
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Can’t Miss Dining at Filini Bar and Restaurant in Chicago
Dinner at Filini by janross53 I scooped up a fork full of the delicious looking ravioli on my plate at Filini and took a bite. And decided that it was the best tasting ravioli I had ever eaten in my entire life. It was just that good. We were staying overnight at the incomparable Radisson … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Pirate Wenches on Tybee Island, Georgia
Last fall, we went to the annual Tybee Island, Georgia Pirate Fest and had a ball. Just about everyone on the small island got into the pirate spirit and we saw lots of people dressed up. Three scurvy wenches caught Tom’s photographer eye.
Seattle Hostels: Not Just for Backpackers Anymore
After I had already arranged our recent stay in Seattle with two lovely area hotels, I found some information about hostels on Hostelbookers for hostels which are available in Seattle and was immediately intrigued. Although booking a hostel did not work out on this trip, I am seriously considering a hostel stay in … Continue reading
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